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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,234.25, 272,307.99 and 151,826.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,234.25, 272,307.99 and 151,826.86 is: 209,617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,234.25 : 272,307.99 = 151,826.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,234.25/272,307.99 = 151,826.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,234.25x = 272,307.99 × 151,826.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,234.25x = 41,343,667,074.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,343,667,074.61/197,234.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,617.08

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